There have been a few people catching Steelhead but not bringing them in so I dont have many pictures. We didnt get her name or where she is from but what a catch. Poor Richard's Bait & Tackle. Day time isnt any good just yet. He was out with Lucas (above) in 59 ft of water straight out of Walnut. Jack Davis of Cowansville, PA brought in a Coho Salmon he caught out in Walnut Creek. Winter Fishing Tips: Fish feed less aggressively as the water temperatures drop and will often wait for the food source to come to them, so you need to get your fly or bait close to feeding fish. Our number is 814-833-2464. There are a few stragglers coming in but it is not the run. It was a Steelhead, 2 pounds 5 ounces, 20 inches long, 9 inch girth. The color was Watermelon. You don't have to go all the way to the Ohio line now. He was using a worm harness and Blue Berry Muffin. 11150 Lake Road , Erie , PA 16428 | 814-725-8483. Deposit will be returned upon return of the key. Get there early and have fun! Tubes were tried but the large shiners from Poor Richards bait shop were crushing the bass. Walleye for Angler Award too. Additionally, the conditions in one part of the lake, say off Walnut Creek Access, could be substantially different than the conditions off another part, like the North East Marina. That is about all I have heard.WEATHER:The weather is supposed to start getting warm again. Perch schools seem to be moving west somewhat, with good catches reported north of the Conneaut, Ohio harbor in 50-60' of water. SundaySnow showers likely. His color was Purple. Perch are about the only fish people are getting close to limiting on. Anglers are permitted to fish the waters of the Commonwealth on this day with out having to purchase a license or any additional stamps. It was 13 inches long and had a girth of 9 inches. Well the perch are still not coming on hot and heavy. James caught him out at the mouth of Walnut Creek on Salmon Egg in a sack. Jumping and diving is the norm for these bronze backs. Proceeds are used to support Trout in the Classroom . Current Lake Erie Water temperatures as of this writing are 62 degrees off Toledo, 55 degrees off Cleveland and 56 degrees off the Port of Erie. , wind powered, and electric motor watercraft are permitted on. Nine year old Jaiden Miller of Buffalo N.Y. brought in a 7 pound 10 ounce fish that was 29 inches long and had a girth of 16 inches. Rich and Barb Boroski (Afternoon Delight) of Leechburg came in with their limit of Walleye. Although the nights have been cool, the lack of rain has left but a trickle in many areas and fish stacking up in the gin clear waters near the mouths. Wonder bread was the color and name of it. The lake is 54 degrees as of now Thursday, June 07, 2012 but with the nice warm weather coming it should warm up. June 11th, 2008 West Erie County, DWCO Randy Leighton, WCO Brook Tolbert Conditions:Summer like weather is finally starting to show it's face in Erie with temperatures this week hitting the mid 90's. Well the perch are still not coming on hot and heavy. He caught it in 55 ft of water straight out of Walnut on an Emerald shiner. Two human rod holders catching their own 12 walleye brings smiling faces. Wayne Cunningham of Erie brought in an 11 pound 4 ounce Walleye for Angler Award. He caught it out in around 65 ft of water off Elk Creek on a worm harness. The water in the creeks is very low and clear as of this writing. By then maybe some of the fish will have schooled up again. A few used harnesses but most used Renosky or Reef Runners. It was 25 inches long and had a girth of 15 inches. Bass fishing is hot in and around Presque Isle and pan fish have been abundant all along the south side of Presque Isle bay along the bayfront. Lake water temperatures have significantly warmed sending fish to the colder deeper waters. Tim and Kyle decided to book a last minute drift trip while they were in town for some work training. Cleveland does an update at: 4 AM and 10 AM / 4 PM and 10 PM. It was 12 inches long and had a girth of 8 inches. Most people are using Cleo's, power bait, egg sacks, and single eggs. Heavier lines can often be used to battle tougher currents and larger fish when the tribs are stained or muddy colored. Mentored Youth Day:Saturday will be a great day for PA youth curious about catching trout. Lightspeed, Thank you for shopping small at the "BEST LITTLE LURE HOUSE IN PA", Strategically located on the Pennsylvania western shore of Lake Erie only minutes from the famous steelhead tributaries and public boat launches and marinas, we are here to help you do one thing -, Red Wing/ Black Bird SABRETOOTH EGG HOOK BRONZE CHEMICALLY SHARP 20/PK. Richard Maxson of Wexsford, PA came in with this nice big 12 pound ounce Walleye. Sunny Hi of 74 degreesSaturday Southwest winds 10-20 knots 1-3 ft waves. As for the Walleye, they must have found a good hiding place with all the storms we have had this week. Dont forget the marina will be open on November 8, at 2 PM for fishing TENTATIVELY. We are currently doing some work on the garden itself. She caught it out a little East of Trout Run in 44 ft of water. Conditions: Steelhead season is beginning to wind down, although there are still a few remaining to be caught. I am getting people getting them out in the trenches though, but just a few. Lake Erie Water temperature off the Port of Erie is 73 degrees as of this writing. Current tributary conditions as of this writing are very low and very clear. I havent had any boats go out for a while now but I did have someone call today and ask if they could get out. She was 29 inches long and had a girth of 19 inches. The access areas at Elk and Walnut Creeks have been crowded and the angler pressure intense. He caught it on a minnow. Mark Daniel of Edinboro, PA brought in this 10 pound Steelhead for Angler Award. 6-8 ft. Had 2 limits by 10:30. Season opens April 2. He caught it the same place as his brother (above) except his was caught on the color watermelon. There are good numbers of fish in the tribs. It was 30 inches long and had a girth of 18 inches. The color was Green. He caught it out in 67 ft of water West of Walnut Creek. Steelhead have been hitting well in the deeper waters. Fourteen year old Tori Smith brought in a 1 pound 1 ounce Perch. His color was Watermelon. I will try to get some stream pictures for next week. 14.4 oz. Color was Pink. The color was purple. Fair to good conditions have sent anglers out on Lake Erie in large numbers especially this past weekend. His color was copper/purple. This fish was fighting. They are picking up trout at the mouth of the creeks when the weather has allowed them. I did not hear of anyone limiting out. They were out in 35 ft of water straight out of Walnut Creek. Hatches in the area from Huron to Fairport Harbor have been consistently below average recently. 10 oz. Steelhead Fishing Picking Up 10/10/2008: . It was 30 inches long and had a girth of 17 1/2 inches. 55-62' due north of Walnut Creek and north of the point at Presque Isle at the '886 and '490 location are the productive areas. It is designated so by the sign that is there as you enter the site. (of course catching is half the fun). Landed 3 and had 5 short strikes. A few anglers found good ice fishing at the Upper Gravel Pit pond in Fairview this past weekend bringing in a few nice perch and a a few leftover stockies. It was a male and he was 22 inches long and had a girth of 13 inches. Elk Creek Sports, 10543 Old Lake Road, Lake City; 814-774-8755 Current Lake Erie Water temperature off Toledo is 76 degrees, off Cleveland, 76 degrees, and off the Port of Erie, 77 degrees. Fresh steelhead in this size range put up a great fight on the end of a noodle or fly rod and can be better table fare than the larger older steelhead. The color was White. Didn't see any boaters getting any either and saw only one shore fisherman get one. They caught nine altogether. The following links provide information about weather in the region. Here is Eleven year old Zoe Chaney of Erie, PA with her 8 pound 3 ounce Walleye. A good number of steelhead have been brought in from the deeper waters. Kids are what it is all about as I watch these youngsters bait, cast and catch smallies and walleye. Here's what you need to know, What kind of trout is that?Here's how to identify them while you're fishing this season. He caught his on a Woolly Bugger, Black/Green was his color. They both were caught out in 60 ft of water East of Walnut Creek on Emerald shiners cut in half. Conditions: A winter blast hit the Erie area Monday leaving up to a foot and a half of wet snow with the expected this week. October Steelhead and the Memorial Wall: . Black/Orange. Captain Mac RemacleM&M Fishing charters (WWW.mmfishingcharters.com)412-715-5624412-816-1552. He caught it in Walnut Creek by the cement wall up in the creek on a flat head minnow. The rest of us, hung in there and came home with their quota.According to the radio conversations, there were many techiques being used. The unusually mild winter continues for the area as it has in many areas. Vincent Cifelli of Erie brought in this nice 11 pound 2 ounce Walleye. Mariners should take heed of all marine warnings and "keep an eye on the sky." The restrooms can be entered through the lobby doors when the office building is open. Fishing Not So Hot 08/11/2011: , WCO Report for Erie County 08/10/2011: Erie area Erie, PA, WCO Report Photos for Erie County 08/03/2011: Erie area Erie, PA, WCO Report for Erie County 08/03/2011: Erie area Erie, PA. Real Good Walleye Catches 07/28/2011: , WCO Report for Erie County 07/20/2011: Erie area Erie, PA. Drifting for Smallmouth and Walleye Mid July 2011: . It was 12 inches long and had a girth of 8 inches. Fourteen year old Dan Wanker of Pittsburgh brought in a 10 pound 1 ounce Walleye for Junior Angler Award. Bait used was large golden shiners purchased from Poor Richards Bait Shop. Bass fishing on Lake Erie has become the summer steelhead replacement with anglers literally coming from all over the country and Canada to experience the thrill and fight of Lake Erie Smallmouth fishing. He caught it out in 63 ft of water straight off of Trout Run on a Renowsky. 24 Walleye with four rods. Logans was 8 pounds 2 ounces, 29 inches long with a girth of 16 inches. He was caught on a white jig. He caught it in 65 ft of water straight out of Walnut Creek on a worm. Current west side tributary conditions as of Tuesday afternoon were low and clear, but very fishable, with some flow. First mates work was top rated. Mother Nature was kindwith only 6 to 8" of snow although the winds and drifting were heavy attimes. He caught it in 56 ft of water off the Condos on a Renowski. Anglers coming off Presque Isle Bay Tuesday afternoon reported Ice as thick as 10 to 12 inches in many areas. It was 7 pounds 8 ounces and was 27 inches long with a girth of 16 inches. Current lake Erie water temperature as of this writing is 68 degrees. Anglers unable to take to the Lake can find good smallmouth fishing from the shore on the south side of Presque Isle State Park and along the North and South Piers along the Erie Channel. Eleven year old Dakota Smith and his sister thirteen year old Tori of Rural Valley, PA brought in a load of Perch of which two made Junior Angler. We have some pretty strong (25 knot) winds now too from the Northwest. This can be a good place to try your luck for crappie, perch, and sunfish. Richard said it was his first time fishing here and it was his first Walleye. Walleye being caught at night is about the best that is going on now. The Creek is still low but not as low as it was previously. It was 30 inches long and 16 inches was the girth. He caught it out Perch fishing in 50 ft. of water straight out of Walnut Creek on an emerald shiner. He was straight out of Walnut in 43 ft of water and he was using Minnows also. Boards have been helpful on the calmer days. Carolina rigs fished off the bottom will work well too. . He caught it fishing into the lake from the beach at Walnut Creek. Gerald Rotz II of New Castle, PA brought in a nice 11 pound 11 ounce Steelhead. So you may not get the right wave height until you come and see or call here during our hours and we can let you know what the boaters are saying it is out in deep water. The proper way is as follows, assuming that the hook is not in a delicate area such as the ear lobe or near the eyes. I haven't heard of any real excellent catches in a long time. There are quite a few people catching at Elk Creek also. The marina is just getting a slight skimming of ice on just a little of it. The channel is washed in on the west side from the winter and is yet to be dredged. As such, the numbers in the tribs can vary day to day. Went deep for perch. Presque Isle Bay was a hot spot this past weekend with a surprising number of boaters out targeting bass and spring crappie. He caught it out in 30 ft of water straight out of Walnut Creek on worms. It was caught on a Bleeding Hot Olive Rapela Deep Tail Dancer. Steelhead might be a good option for this weekend, depending on stream recovery from Wednesdays all-day rain. There are Porta-Jons for your convenience if needed. all around Trout Run. His color was Green/Blue. He caught his on a minnow while Perching in 53 ft of water with this son (see above) off the Point. Finally Some Fish 06/16/2011: , WCO Report and photo for Erie County 06/15/2011: Erie area Erie, PA, 6/11/2011 fishing report: Erie area Erie, PA, WCO Report for Erie County 06/08/2011: Erie area Erie, PA, WCO Report for Erie County 06/01/2011: Erie area Erie, PA, 5-28-5-30 fishing report: Erie area Erie, PA, WCO Report for Erie County 05/25/2011: Erie area Erie, PA, Lake Trout and Perch: Erie area Erie, PA, WCO Report for Erie County 05/18/2011: Erie area Erie, PA. 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So, no limits being met. Fifteen year old Jeremy Cummins of Claysville, PA brought in this 7 pound 9 ounce Steelhead. His girth was 15 inches. The Lake is about 2 feet low so be very careful while coming and going. I hope everyone has a safe and happy Merry Christmas and a safe prosperous New Year. Friday it is supposed to be 1-3 ft but then back up to 2-4 ft for Saturday and 3-5 ft for Sunday. Some of the others that were brought in were the same size. Limits both trips in quick order! Have a charter, marina, pier, or tackle shop? Adjust the float to keep the bait near the bottom, or as deep as possible at the Gravel Pit Pond. Every now and then you hear of someone getting one but not too often. Greg was able to turn the deer and head him back to shore. It was 30 inches long and had a girth of 19 inches. With a little patience, you may be rewarded with a tough fight from a beautiful brown trout! He was caught using a crawler harness and the color was Purple. Walleye anglers are picking up the occasional steelhead when trolling for Walleye. Fishing the shoreline at Trout Run has been good with many days still seeing little or no wave action. Steelhead are beginning to thin out but there are still plenty of good opportunities with a little looking. The SeaWolf V party also was enjoying the smallmouth action. It seems that this time of year there are always storms on the lake but they either dissipate or go another direction (most times). I was told by a regular (Bruce) that the North winds are good for catching the fish. The weather has not been co-operating for the boaters lately. It was 13 inches long and had a girth of 10 inches. The wall is filling up fast with many new engraved pavers---but, we still have lots to be purchased and engraved. Anglers targeting perch still have plenty of good fishing remaining as long as the wind and waves cooperate. Email: All the tribs are open and were flowing high and muddy as of late Tuesday. 20 on Walnut and to the Legion Hole on Elk Creek. It was caught on a single egg. Conditions Spring Bass and crappie season is picking up as Bay temperatures slowly rise. Monday NightCloudy with a 40 percent chance of snow. They seem to be biting on just about anything from what I am told. 2.3 mph. Temperatures at dawn kept the water just at the freezing point but not cold enough to make ice an issue.yet. Poor Richard's Bait & Tackle, 6821 West Lake Road, Lake City; 814-474-5623. The next time we have a couple days of rain we should have a decent run. He caught it at the Stop Sign hole at Walnut Creek on Crystal Meth fly. Report: Yesterday we went up but got no steelies. Ed Lightner of Pittsburgh caught a nice 6 pound 8 ounce. Current Lake Erie water temperature off Erie is 65 degrees, Good Luck to AllHope to see you on the Water. The long awaited perch schools are starting to form both off the point at Presque Isle in 40-42' of water and due north off of Walnut Creek. Walleye seem to be the only fish that are plentiful right now. West County tributary conditions as of this writing were up and flowing well. Breezy and cold with lows around 10 above. 6821 West Lake Road , Erie , PA 16415 | 814-474-5623. It was 30 inches long and had a girth of 16 inches. Bass anglers are reporting the action is getting better throughout Presque Isle Bay. Silver has also been good at times. It was 31 inches long and had a girth of 15 inches. The color for him was White/blue. Consider purchasing a fishing license voucher as a Christmas or holiday gift. It was 26 inches long and had a girth of 16 inches. This year the Fish For Free Days are on Holiday Mondays. They are picking up trout on Elk up to Rt 20. I also was told that if you find the pack go about 1 mile East or West of it. A lighted float can help detect those subtle strikes. She caught it out in 72 ft of water a little West of Walnut Creek on a Yellow worm harness. Strategically located on the Pennsylvania western shore of Lake Erie only minutes from the famous steelhead tributaries and public boat launches and marinas, we are here to help you do one thing - CATCH MORE FISH, whether steelhead, walleye, perch, or bass. The 2018-year class is projected to be larger than the 2014-year class and will provide increased numbers of fish in upcoming years.Central basin anglers should expect the best fishing to be in eastern waters from Fairport Harbor to Conneaut, where the 2012- and 2014-year classes will provide numerous large fish. It was 30 inches long with a girth of 16 inches and Nats was 9 lb. Thirteen year old Jason Meier of IL come in with a 9 lb-7 oz Walleye. Straight down and halfway up off the bottom then back down it goes. A number of anglers found good ice fishing at the Upper Gravel Pit pond in Fairview this past weekend bringing in a few nice perch and a a few leftover stockies. Everyone seems to be having a great time. Andy Roseberry of Erie came in with his 9 lb 9 12/ oz. The Walnut project waters diversion is continues to do its job well directing water into the holes holes and keeping and keeping them clear. They were fishing in 56 ft of water a little West of Walnut Creek. Temperatures in Presque Isle Bay averaged 65 degrees this past weekend. Try moving away from the packs of boats if you are not having success. But we all know that can change, so if need be you can call our office here at Walnut Creek for the weather and lake conditions during office hours. Red/Black, Fire Tiger, Red/silver. Thursdays first fish was over 20 inches. Rattle Traps (The weighted type) are a good all around crank bait and can be found in a variety of colors. The Marina Basin will be open for fishing on Wednesday, November 7, at 1 PM. Rising temperature forecasts over the next few week or so should quickly bring lake temperatures up and improve both the perch and walleye fishing. We have had enough rain to keep the water levels reasonable with some flow. Small mouth fishing has been fair from the boat launch north to the Lake at the Elk Creek access and off the Wall at the Walnut Creek Access Area. We strive to provide the latest and most accurate fishing information available to our users. Be sure to check ice thickness carefully. Mathew Kretschmer of Baltimore MD. Some of the boaters are having a little luck in front of the creeks but it is still a little too early. It was 31 inches long and had a girth of 18 inches. He caught it by the water falls on Walnut Creek by the bridge on a fly. 25' - 40' of water due north of Walnut Creek and west to Trout Run. It remains the same too. Calm moon lit evenings and a glass lake surface tend to be the most productive although the action can start shortly after sunset at times. Eight year old Matthew Bond of Erie brought in a 7 pound 2 ounce Walleye for Junior Angler Award. October 13th, 2010 West Erie County, DWCO Randy Leighton, rglerie@msn.com Conditions:The heavy rains from last week raised the trib levels and brought a significant number of steelhead in, however, as dry as conditions have been, it didn't take long for water levels to drop back to near the pre rain levels. Here is her twin brother Cole Mummert with his 7 pound 5 ounce Walleye. A lot of people are going straight out of Walnut and going either East a little or West a little in 55 - 65 ft of water. The combination of cooler temperatures, cloudy skies, rainy drizzle, and breezy conditions often trigger this toothy critter predator to hunt prey in relatively shallow water. 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It was 31 inches long and had a girth of 17 inches. A good number of large walleye can be found east and west of Walnut Creek in 55 to 70 feet of water. The East wall in front of the building had quite a few too. I guess there are a lot of camera shy people. Ten year old Shane Yarger of Limestone, PA came in with a Perch for Junior Angler Award. It was 30 inches long and had a girth of 17 inches. The Gravel pit, although not a large body of water, is quite deep. They can be found in 37 to 45 of water off of Trout Run and straight out of Walnut Creek. Real slow. The boats and shore fishermen have been scarce since the waves and winds have been tough for a while now They have picked up fish in the creeks. Twelve year old Megan McQuaid from Edinboro came in and received an Angler Award for her 9 pound Walleye. He caught it at the mouth of Crooked Creek using a single egg. Just follow all the rules and regulations and have a very happy and productive time fishing. The color was silver and blue. The lake is 54 degrees as of now Thursday, June 07, 2012 but with the nice warm weather coming it should warm up. The removable type split shot works better as it allows you to change weights easily. Steelhead fishing Walnut Creek and Trout Run: . I would estimate we had around 100 people standing around the marina. Current tributary conditions are very low and clear. They were from left to right, Madeline Welch of Erie, Charlotte Nass and her sister Naomi Nass from Bethel. Lake Erie, although not quite completely frozen, seems to be well on its way. Current Lake Erie water temperature off Toledo is 74 degrees, off Cleveland, 74 degrees, and off the Port of Erie, 76 degrees. It was just a little shy for the Angler Award. He was out in 57 ft of water straight out of Walnut Creek. It was 26 inches long and had a girth of 14 inches. Be safe on the water. Planer boards are almost a must for near shore walleye when trolling.